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WF52 CWL

2003 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,676 mi
Last recorded138,676 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 CWL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 138,676 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Rear (All discs) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners from interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & Offside Rear (On rear arms) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 138,676 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Rear (All discs) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners from interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & Offside Rear (On rear arms) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 133,956 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6 mm legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 133,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6 mm legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 130,503 miles

Nearside Rear shock has slight play

Offside Rear shock has slight play

both front discs pitted and grooved

both rear discs pitted and grooved

coolant leak

Fail 27 Dec 2016 130,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear shock has slight play

Offside Rear shock has slight play

both front discs pitted and grooved

both rear discs pitted and grooved

coolant leak

coolant level low

Pass 7 Jan 2016 127,142 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 123,604 miles

front brake discs corroded especially on inner edges

Fail 13 Jan 2015 123,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded especially on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2014 115,010 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 104,359 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 10,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 100,953 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear discs badly pitted

eml light on

osf tyre has a small split in inner sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2011 88,007 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 71,885 miles

both front tyres starting to crack on outer side walls

nearside rear tyre cut on inner egde but not to cords

Fail 8 May 2010 71,872 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres starting to crack on outer side walls

nearside rear tyre cut on inner egde but not to cords

Pass 15 May 2009 63,470 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 May 2009 63,470 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,097 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 62,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 60,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 55,299 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 55,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust gas re-circulating pipe leaking.

front brake discs pitted/corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 52,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 52,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

adv:o/s rear brake disc with some wear and pitting.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 41,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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WF52 CWL is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 82,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF52 CWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WF52 CWL is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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